NBA Thursday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 31, 2024
Last updated: Oct 31, 2024, 1:57AM | Published: Oct 30, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Thursday Late DFS contest commences at 1:10pm AEDT on October 31, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on October 31 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Thursday Late slate includes these games:
- LA Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zion Williamson (NOP, PF) | $15,260 | 45 | 2.9 |
| Value | Jose Alvarado (NOP, PG) | $6,000 | 24 | 4 |
| Fade | Jordan Hawkins (NOP, SG) | $11,030 | 21.5 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Yves Missi (NOP, C) | $8,940 | 28.7 | 3.2 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer the most "bang for your buck," meaning they are expected to perform well relative to their salary.
Conversely, a "fade" is a player considered to offer lower value for money, based on their expected score relative to their salary. For those needing to stay under the salary cap, "cheapie" options refer to the best value players at lower price points not already mentioned.
In fantasy sports, understanding value—assessing a player's potential output against their salary—is crucial, as players scoring high relative to their cost are key in crafting the optimal line-up.
The "Pts/$1K" metric shows the predicted points for every $1,000 of a player's salary. A higher number indicates better value, making it easier to spot players who could outperform their cost.
Positional Breakdown
PG (Point Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | James Harden (LAC) | $19,220 | 41.4 | 2.2 |
| Value | Jose Alvarado (NOP) | $6,000 | 24 | 4 |
| Fade | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $11,680 | 26 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Kevin Porter (LAC) | $6,380 | 16.7 | 2.6 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anfernee Simons (POR) | $13,360 | 35.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Javonte Green (NOP) | $8,480 | 24.7 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Jordan Hawkins (NOP) | $11,030 | 21.5 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Kevin Porter (LAC) | $6,380 | 16.7 | 2.6 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brandon Ingram (NOP) | $15,840 | 40.2 | 2.5 |
| Value | Deni Avdija (POR) | $10,530 | 31.6 | 3 |
| Fade | Buddy Hield (GSW) | $12,410 | 24.6 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Javonte Green (NOP) | $8,480 | 24.7 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zion Williamson (NOP) | $15,260 | 45 | 2.9 |
| Value | Deni Avdija (POR) | $10,530 | 31.6 | 3 |
| Fade | Jerami Grant (POR) | $14,320 | 31.2 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Toumani Camara (POR) | $7,990 | 19.8 | 2.5 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ivica Zubac (LAC) | $16,750 | 42.8 | 2.6 |
| Value | Yves Missi (NOP) | $8,940 | 28.7 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Draymond Green (GSW) | $12,480 | 31.9 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Daniel Theis (NOP) | $6,810 | 21.4 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Thursday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like Jose Alvarado. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zion Williamson is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Yves Missi.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jordan Hawkins is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Thursday Late slate closes at 1:10pm AEDT on Thursday. ENTER NOW!
As with all NBA DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven NBA fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the NBA Thursday Late contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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